Low-carb enchiladas can be made to be delicious and this recipe is here to prove it. Borrowing a trick from our popular Gołąbki (Polish stuffed cabbage recipe), we use cabbage instead of corn or flour tortillas. Low in carbs, this keto enchilada recipe is high in flavor! As a bonus, this is another great recipe for leftover chicken.

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About this recipe

It can be hard to find keto-friendly Mexican food. Tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and rice and beans usually are loaded with carbs. This low-carb enchiladas recipe is a keto Mexican food that you can make at home. Did we mention that these are also gluten-free enchiladas?

Because we like to be lazy in the kitchen, we took a shortcut with these enchiladas and used a rotisserie chicken. If you want to use beef instead, that would be equally delicious for these Mexican cabbage rolls.

What’s in it?

How to make them

Before getting started, gather all of the ingredients.

1. First, you’re going to add 4 cups of water to a stockpot and bring it to a rolling boil. Then, carefully tear of 10 or 12 cabbage leaves. Use a set of kitchen tongs to dip each leaf into the boiling water for 30 seconds. Allow the leaves to drain on a paper towel.

Pro Kitchen Tip

Adding a capful of distilled white vinegar to the water may reduce any bitterness of the cabbage.

While your cabbage leaves are drying, you can get down to the meat of these cabbage enchiladas.

2. Use a large saute pan and heat the olive oil. Then, saute the onion and bell pepper, along with the seasonings, over medium heat. Do this for about five minutes, until vegetables are soft.

3. Add the shredded chicken and stir in a cup of the enchilada sauce. Now, turn off the heat and stir in the cilantro. If you don’t like cilantro, leave it out.

5. Place a big scoop of the chicken mixture onto the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the short ends of each leaf in and then roll into a cylinder.

6. Tuck the cabbage enchiladas into a 16″ x 9″ baking pan and pour the remaining enchilada sauce over all of them.

7. Combine the cheeses and sprinkle on top of cabbage rolls.

8. Bake for 20 minutes at 350° F.

Once these keto enchiladas come out of the oven, garnish with some sour cream and serve them up!

What to serve with this recipe

This is a meal all by itself, but that’s not to say you can’t add a few goodies to this low carb dish!  A couple of tasty suggestions might include:

• Guacamole
• Fresh salsa
• Sour cream

We hope you enjoy this recipe for low-carb enchiladas. Please give it a try and let us know your thoughts. Also, be sure and try our similar recipe for cabbage roll casserole!

Common Questions

How do I store the leftovers?

If you have leftovers, wrap them in plastic kitchen wrap and store up to five days in the fridge. Reheat in a pan or in the microwave.

What can I use other than chicken for these enchiladas?

Shredded pork or shredded beef work well with these keto enchiladas. They are a great way to use leftovers from pork and beef dishes. Additionally, you can use ground beef or turkey as well.

How do I make low carb enchilada sauce?

If you want to make your own sauce, this recipe for low carb enchilada sauce is simple and tasty. Make this sauce in under 10 minutes!

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